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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #560654550building

Bricken 8th Avenue Building

existing 100 m 23 floors 1927

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Tip Height100 m
Architectural Height100 m
Roof Height98.8 m
Main Roof Height98.7 m
Floors23
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address545 8th Avenue
Smart Address545–551 8th Avenue
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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